Sexually transmitted infections
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A Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) is one that's passed on through sexual contact.
Some STIs are passed on directly by having sex. Others can be passed on through skin-to-skin contact that happens when having sex.
Many STIs have no symptoms. The sooner an STI is diagnosed, the sooner you can receive treatment. If you are worried about STIs, please do not hesitate to get checked out.
Advice and support resources
- Free condoms by post from NHS Highland.
- Herpes Viruses Association - support for people with herpes on the genitals or on the face (cold sores).
- Terrence Higgins Trust - working to make Scotland the first country to end new HIV cases by 2030, and support people living with blood-borne viruses.
- Waverley Care - Scotland’s leading HIV and hepatitis C charity.
Important: Information at NHS inform about STIs
- What is a sexually transmitted infection?
- How to prevent STIs
- Getting tested for an STI
- What if I have an STI?
- Types of STIs
- Information in other languages and formats